Drive is locked - Something about a partition.

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KashPC

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Firstly I want to make it clear I don't have the Windows disk nor do I have a CD/DVD Drive,

So my Windows is stuck in a automatic repair loop but I managed to make a recovery flash drive using my 1GB Flash drive and my G6 Laptop.

I booted into the recovery and clicked on 'Refresh this Computer' or what ever it was.

It told me the the Drive was locked and to try again when the drive is unlocked,

So I thought fudge it I'll do a reset and it told me that I was missing a partition or something weird like that?

Is there a way I can 'unlock' this HDD so I can basically get my shit back? o_O
 
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The_Prophecy

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The reset option completely wipes the drive out and reinstalls Windows 8. If you're trying to get your stuff back, avoid this option right now.

If you have your product key, you can download a copy of the Windows 8 (or 8.1) install disk from here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

The drive lock is rather interesting though... try completely powering off the system, and then boot straight into the recovery drive you made. The act of powering off completely *should* remove whatever had a hold of the drive.
 
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